Flying Fish: How They Fly, Unique Adaptations, and Ocean Behavior Explained
Flying fish swim quickly underwater, reaching speeds over 30 miles per hour. They jump out of the water and use their large pectoral fins to glide for up to 650 feet. This gliding helps them escape predators like dolphin-fish and ommastrephid squid. They glide using momentum, not flapping their fins like birds. Additionally, flying fish … Read more



